South China Karst
The South China Karst (simplified Chinese: 中国南方喀斯特; traditional Chinese: 中國南方喀斯特; pinyin: Zhōngguó Nánfāng Kāsītè), a UNESCO World Heritage Site since June 2007,[1] spans the provinces of Chongqing, Guangxi, Guizhou, and Yunnan. It is noted for its karst features and landscapes as well as rich biodiversity. The site comprises seven clusters Phase I: Libo Karst, Shilin Karst, and Wulong Karst inscribed in 2007, and Phase II: Guilin Karst, Shibing Karst, Jinfoshan Karst, and Huanjiang Karst inscribed in 2014.[2] UNESCO describes the South China Karst as "unrivalled in terms of the diversity of its karst features and landscapes."[1]
UNESCO World Heritage Site | |
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Location | China |
Criteria | Natural: (vii), (viii) |
Reference | 1248bis |
Inscription | 2007 (31st session) |
Extensions | 2014 |
Coordinates | 24°55′24″N 110°21′16″E |
![]() ![]() Location of South China Karst in China |
South China Karst - UNESCO inscription details
UNESCO Inscription No | Name |
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1248-001 | Shilin Karst - Naigu Stone Forest (乃古石林) |
1248-002 | Shilin Karst – Suogeyi Village (所各邑村) Shilin Yi Autonomous County |
1248-003 | Libo Karst – Xiaoqijong (小七孔) Libo County |
1248-004 | Libo Karst – Dongduo (洞多) Libo County |
1248-005 | Wulong Karst – Qingkou Giant Doline (Tiankeng) (箐口天坑) Wulong County |
1248-006 | Wulong Karst – Three Natural Bridges (天生三桥) Wulong County |
1248-007 | Wulong Karst – Furong Cave (芙蓉洞) Wulong County |
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- The Shilin (Stone Forest) South China Karst formations scenery
- Karst limestone stalactites in the Furong Cave.
- Tianlong Bridge, a South China Karst natural arch.
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References
- "Twenty-two new sites inscribed on UNESCO's World Heritage List, and one deleted during Committee meeting in Christchurch". UNESCO World Heritage Convention. 29 June 2007. Retrieved 2011-02-14.
- "South China Karst". UNESCO.
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